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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
BEDINGTON NEWS.

If there is anything that tries per-
son it is to work hard all day long on
farm, in the hot br0iling sun, and
then endeavor in the evening when
fatigued, to write the happenings ola
neighborhood. A person so situated
has very poor chance to gather the
transporting events and very little
time to write up what he does hear !;
you will therefore please excuse the
infrequency of my almost if not entire
ly ridiculous communications; happi-
ly, there are two correspondents from
here, hence the news from here is
always given.
Mrs. Jno. Merchent, accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. Nipe, are absent
visiting Mr.. Harry Merchent and fam
lily, in Harrisburg.
Miss Addah Dodd is visiting Miss
Winette Powell, in Washington.
Mr.. VIM. Lefferman and Miss Fam
ME Lyddan, of townsville, Md, were
visitors on Sunday.
DIR. Mcdowell and wife, of your
town, were also visitors on Sunday.
Miss Maggie Riner, who was so un-
fortunate as to nearly sever one of
her fingers from her hand can rejoice,
now, that that her finger is healing
nicely. tss
DR.. Willet, of Bloomsbury, Pa,
was in this vicinity looking after his
interests last week. He is having
erected on his farm at Hainesville a
lime-kiln, and should the lime prove
of good quality he will engage ex-
tensiyely in the business.
Your correspondent and his most
intimate friends will picnic at Fair
view mountain In Washington Co.,
Md, on Whit Monday /; if there be no
providential interference.
Farmers have been busy the past
week blowing, planting corn, ofwhich
there is yet great deal to do, owing
to the heavy rains.
Wheat in these parts looks well and
there is now promise ola good yield.
The grass looks exceptionally well,
in fact / never seen it looking better ;
so an abundant hay crop can safely
be predicted. EDMUND.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

With the mothers consent l tempted
the child with shining coin, whose IN
trinsic value was in no way commens1-
rate with its attractive exterior She
was but mite Of thing, three or four
years old; but she knew TO the fraction
OF a cent the purchasing value OF the
token.
'sWhat win you buy with it, Mary!
the mother asked.
Zone cent milk; one cent-rolls; two
cent-'la sses''--
She paused, not 50 much for breath
though she was painting with pleased an
ticipation- because she had already
comprised all the objects of her desire.
Her imagination did not rise to the full
measure Of nickel. You, sir, say that
you have a daughter Of this tender age.
Is the horoscope of her fancy limited to
five such tiny stars as theses-Chicago
Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
GREENsBURG ITEMS.

Greensburg School closed Monday
last. The main features of the day
were an examination in the forenoon
and an entertainment in the after
noon consisting mainly of Rotations.
The pupils acquitted themselves well
on both occasions.
Bowen received Is majority at this
voting precinct.
Persons interested in the Grange
organization, or DESTROYS of know
ing fully the workings of the order,
will do well to be present at the
dedication of the Grange hall at
Swan Pond, May 26th. Mortimer
Whitehead the great national lee
turer will deliver discourse en- the
occasion. All persons whether men,
bers of the society or not can attend.
The lecture will be delivered about
10 O'Clock. A lively interest is man.
Tested and large attendance from
all parts of the county is anticipated,
May 10Th, 1887. A. T.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
NO POLITICAL OFFICE.

Hon. ID. b. Lucas in an interview
hits Judge Faulkner hard with q
quotation from the Constitution of
West Virginia. Article VIII, Sec
ton IL, says: "No judge, during
his term of Office, shall practice the
profession Of law, or hold any other
office, appointment or public trust,
under this or any ether Government,
and the acceptance thereof shall
vacate his judicial Office; nor shau
he, during has continuance therein, be
eligible to any political office"
The office to which Judge Faux
ner has been elected is a political
Office, and he was elected "during
his continuance therein" It is
strange that this point has not been
made before. This provision of the
Constitution of West Virginia does
not conflict with the Constitution of
the United States, and it will be in
teresting to see what the Senate
will do with it. Certainly it com.
plicates the situation; and it may
easily shut Judge Faulkner out of
the Senate.- Intelligencer.
He also assumes to sound the key
note of the next campaign in West
Virginia. "Every candidate he
says, evil be asked these ques-
tions, ARE you in favor of applying
the principles Of the Interstate
Commerce act to our State 2 do
you oppose free passesV 'Will you
uphold Governor Wilson's endeav-
ors to equalize taxation y There
must be no lodging of these issues"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
THE $4,000. 900 SCHEME.

We have taken the trouble to
hunt up what We consider the fairest
statement of the so-called "West
Virginia Certificate y imposition, and
publish it for the enlightenment of
the people. An sS,0OO,OOO syndi.
cate egg has been laid by few
interested monopollsts and bond.
holders, and the Wall Street Syndi.
Gates hirelings are Matching it as
fast as they can. Let the press of
the State warn the people of the
scheme gotten up by few capital.
lists to rob them and impoverish the
State, and not only that but bring
on hopeless political and financial
confusion, similar to the condition in
the Old Dominion. The whole
scheme bristles with the corrupting
designs of few pocket,greasers,
who are working under the false
guise of the States interests, to get
fat jobs, the payment of which will
fall upon the taxpayers and succeed
ing generations, who owe no such
debt, legally nor morally, and are
already burdened with taxes and
State debts more than they can
bear. If these self-appointed credit.
raisers and debt-payers would have
had the real interests of the people
at heart, their first endeavors would
have been to save the State the
heavy expenses they went through
fire and water to impose for the sake
of personal and political capital. If
West Virginia has any debt ques-
ton to settle let the peoples repre-.
sentatives settle it, and not monopo.
ly and political figure-heads. The
course adopted by Hon. E. Boyd
Faulkner, when the debt question
was discussed by the Legislature in
which he served, was one of honesty
and fidelity to the rights OF the
people and the justice of the issue.
There was no self-seeking scheme
about it, or bonus-grabbing conceal.
al in tho vipor folds IF tho tooIr Of
monopolistic craftsmanship. West
Virginia has acted honorably to the
present. Her commission in 1871
was ignored by the old State and
the certificate holders. 1t was too
honest. Since that men and news
papers have been hired (their SER
vices paid for in trying to bring
about a well paid deal. LET THE
PEOPLE SEE THAT IT FAILS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

So we>have had another Session of
the Legislature, another failure, and
another heavy bill tor the people to
foot. Not even the Revised Code,
the reception of which was one of
the simulated necessities for the
extra session-has been allowed to
be read. 1t must be rammed down
the Threats of the members of the
Legislature, as well as the people,
without the privilege OF knowing
what it contains, or of calling atten-
ties to statutes which ought to be
eliminated from its pages. No op-
portunity is to be offered for amend
ment, for repeal or medication in
any way. Three men-distinguish.
ed lawyers they may be-are to be
accepted without question, as the
embodiment Of the perfection of
legal lore, and the people must not
only bow to it, but pay a full round
sum for the privilege.
Never in the history of any people
except in the Legislature of 1888
"a, when legally elected mem bers of
that body we're rejected; the func-
tions of the Executive usurped and
the whole State outraged-was there
a more offensive disregard of popu-
lar rights, and more utter uncon-
Germ for the interest of the State,
and reckless subservience to insane
partizan designs shown, than By
this Legislature.
They must 60 to the people now.
The party they represent will be
called upon to answer for their work.
The disappointed hopes of the
body will rise up in
Judgment. The disheartenlng effect
of the monstrous abuse Of cower and
failure to meet public expectations
will have to be appeased, or woe to
the men and the party which have
30 outraged and wronged a confiding
constituency.-V Valley Viryinian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
CAMDEN FOR GOVERNOR.

We see Mr.. Camden's name men
toned as the Democratic nominee
for Governor. He has often been
called a monopolist, but nowhere
have we seen or heard it intimated
that he is not a sane man. Surely
his friends would not subject him to
further humiliation. Defeated once
for this high Office, and now buried
ont Of sight by. the Lucas-Faulkner
victory, will he suffer himself to be
resurrected and then once more
driven IN disgrace to the wall r His
enemies in his own party have claim
ed all along that if he were once
thrown overheard by the Democracy,
the party would give its old-time
majority. Would it not be better
for Mr. Camden, since they have
buried him out of sight, to allow
those simon-pure Democrats full
sway, and see how well they will
run the party in this State =? True,
this is none of our fight, yet our
sense of fair-play will not permit us
to see "a man nominated for the high
office of Governor for the sole pur-
pose of defeating him, without call
ing to his mind what to US seems
unreasonable. The Democracy has
no claims on J. N. Camden. They
have almost disrupted the party on
his account and sacrificed him in the
effort to save 1t, now let him rest in
peace. Give as one of the "twelve,"
"a simon-pure Democrat in 1885,
by all means. This is fair request.
Will it be granted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
SEVERE PUNISHMENT.

Alas /! for Lucas and Company.
The punishment which the Democ.
racy inflicts for sedation and rebel.
lion has always been severe, and
having sinned grieyously, the dozen
gentlemen, though comprising some
of the purest and ablest men in the
state, can expect nothing less than
severe punishment.
The above is from the Charleston
Nompariel Democratic paper and
a Camden month,piece. 1t is anus.
ing reading if the mind be allowed
to run back over past events. 1t is
significant but inconsistent in the
present political crisis. Are not
Henry s. Walker, the Jacksons,
Wilson's, and others, kickers against
the dominant regime! According
to the Nompayiel, Jim Mason will be
publicly executed. What a pity the
John Brown scaffold has been dds
bursed" as relics,--it was SO near al
home and so handy!
But there must be some truth in
the Democracy being severely par
ticular, if reports are true. 1t isn't
so long ago nor so far away that a
prominent Republican "kicker >
asked admission into the Council,
and Coansels of the Democratic
party. The reported answer was
."No; You can do more good work
ing around outside.n There must
be fun in that probation fold!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
THE WEST VIRGINIA CERTIFICATES.

The Senate yesterday passed with
out dissent resolution offered by
Senator Dennis a few days ago, in re-
gard to the Virginia and West Vir-
inia debt question, amended as tol-
lows: 81 ''"@'
"Whereas, There have been
thrown and quoted upon the market,
so-called "West Virginia certlfi-
Gates" purportlng to represent the
Indebtedness of this State to the
Commonwealth of Virginia, there
fore be it resolved by the Legislature
of West Virginia, that no such GER
tificates have been issued by author
ity of this State, nor is the State in
any manner liable for the payment
thereof, nor does it in any wise re.
cognize such certificates
There was considerable discussion
Of this resolution, and the general
debt question, before it was passed
yesterday, the burden of which was
that West Virginia has nothing to
do with the debt until Virginia
makes some overtures for an adj
justment, which adjustment, accord.
ing to Senator Faulkner, she will
never initiate. In fact he quoted
Governor Kemper to show that there
is no likelihood that Virginia will
ever make such an overture, mas
much as she would lose money by a
settlement with this State. For,
said he, she bound herself by her
settlement with her creditors in 1871
lat the time she assumed two.
thirds OF her outstanding debt and
apportioned the other third to await
settlement with this State)-to as.
sumo said third as soon as she eff.
fected such settlement.
We are not certain that the word.
ing of the so-called F" West Virgin.
ia Certificates will bear this con-
struction of Senator Faulkner. It is
as follows:
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, }
Treasurer's Office, Richmond, Va.
July, 1, 1871.
This is to certify that there is due
unto --, heirs, executors,
administrators or assigns---Dol.
lars, being rONE-THIRD of bond
under the provisions of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
The President has appointed A

The President has appointed An
drew Jackson Nuzum postmaster at
Grafton, West Virginia, vice 0. f.
w. Kunst, whose commission ex-
PRED February II last. There was
a warm contest between the West
Virginia Senators and Represent.
alive Wilson, il whose district the
office is located, for the privilege of
naming the postmaster. The salary
is 81 400 per annnm, and there were
three or four aspirants. Mr.. Nuzum
was Representative Wilson's first
and only choice, and as soon as Sen.
ator Camden was defeated for re-
election the victory was awarded to
Representative Wilson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the creditors of abraham G. Vanme-
ter, deceased.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of the County of Berkeley, made
in cause therein pending, to subject the
real estate of the said Abraham G.. Van
meter to the payment of his debts, you
are required to present your claims
against the said Abraham G.. Vanmeter
for adjudication to John T. Picking,
Commissioner, at his office in the said
county, on or before the Cd day of July
1887.
Witness, s. III. Martin, Clerk of said
Court, this 21st day of May, 1887.
May 21st, 1887. Ct s. III. MARTIN, Clerk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
A GREAT DISCOVERY!
HoLDsTEIN's ARoMANNAi

The only sure cure for Dyspepsia, and
all Kidney, LiUer, Blood, and lSlsas Dis
eases. Is warranted not only to relieve
but to cure the worst cases of Dyspepsia,
and Is panacea for all diseases arising
from disordered condition Of the Liver
or Stomach. such as Indigestion, Bilious
ness, Sick Headache, Distress after eat
ing, weakness of Kidney or Bladders.
call at Al. III. GILBERT,S
Drug store and get bottle. Price 25
and %. Also, all kinds of Drugs, Pat
emit Medicines, and Toilet and Fancy ar
ticles,. and everything kept in a first
class drug store. janS6
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
SELF-JUDGMENT.

"Can you abide in safety with a
man who has once knitted you P'---
S..W. F'
No! The recount in Arden set
ties that question beyond dispute,
without the aid of colored mouth
piece. The wonder is that a profes
sional "knifern and an old $500
hand at the business, could ask such
conscience paralyzer and live
Cat.like. ii... ii
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

The French government has in
stituted reprisals for Germany's
treatment OF Frenchmen. A French
cabinet crisis is imminent. Austria
has 100000 troops under arms in
Dalmatia, and Russia is hurrying
aggressive operations on the Afghan
border.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
DISSOLUTION NOTICE!

The co-partnership existing between
p. E. Matthews and John Farrin, Jr.,
under the firm name of Farrin & Mat
thews, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. All knowing them
selves indebted to the old firm will please
make settlement. The business will be
carried on hereafter by John Farrin, Jr.
May 10Th, 1887. JOHN FARRIN, JR.,
p. E. MATTHEW'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

There will be meeting of the Stock
holders of THE MARTINsBURG MANUFAC-
TURING Co., at the Office of G. P. Mat
thaei, Esq, on
THURSDAY, MAY Goth, 1887,
at 8 p. m, for the election of officers
and the transaction of such other bust
ness as may be brought before the meet
ing. By order of the Board.
G. p. MATTHAEI, Pres.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

Washington spiders have discovered
that game is plentiful near the electric
lights which illuminate the public build
ings. In consequence their webs are so
thick and numerous that portions Of the
architectural ornamentation are no longer
visible and when torn down by the wind
or when they fall from decay, the refuse
gives a dingy and dirty appearance TO
everything it comes in contact with. Not
only this, but these adventures take pos
session of the portion of the ceiling Of any
room which receives the illumination
Scianca
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
Good Results in Every Case.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
Of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes. that he
was seriously afflicted with a severe cold
that settled on his lungs: had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being Undue
ed to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, did so and was entirely
cured by use of few bottles. Since
which time he has used it in his family
for all Coughs and Colds with best
results. This, is the experience of thous.
ands whose lives have been saved by
this wonderful Discovery. Trial Bottles
free at E. G. Williams, Jr., & Bro. 8
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
Editor O,Brien was assailei /

Editor O'Brien was assailed by =
few hundred roughs in Toronto, and
narrowly escaped with his life
The police refused to interfere.
Canada should be annexed to the
United States, and let Uncle Sam
take a hand in putting down the
Orange and Fenian rioters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

Seattle has been recommended az
dentifriee by u. Paul Viger, who has
discovered that it prevents the formation
Of tartar. His tooth powder contains
Powdered steatite(s oapstone) 60gammesi
dried alum or cream OF tartar, 5Tammes'
powdered cochineal, 10 gramrnes; es-
sence Of peppermint or other perfume
90 drcpas Traveller.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

From Miss Susie Mckay, the gifted
soprano, No. o Cory St., Providence, r.
l., April 80, 1885. ut affords me great
pleasure in adding my testimony regard.
ing the efficacy of Dr.. Seth Arnold's
Cough Killer as / have used it in my
family with the most successful results. u
For sale by all druggists. Price 25c. SOC.
and $1.00 per bottle.
Physic is necessary at times for Bilious
ness, Costiveness, &c. Use DIR. Seth
Arnold 8 Bilious Pills. 25c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
An End to Bone Scrapinu.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, ILL.,,
says =" Having received SO much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty
to let suffering humanity know it. Have
had running sore on my leg for eight
years ; my doctors told me would have
to have the bone scraped or leg ampu-
tated. used, instead, three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes Buck.
lens Arnica Salye, and my leg is now
sound and WELL" Electric Bitters are
sold at fifty cents a bottle, and Bucklen' 8
Arnica Salve at csc. per box by E. C.
Williams, Jr.. & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

Editor O'Brien's arrival in Toron.
to caused great excitement. An eff.
feet was made by Orangemen to
break up bis big open-air meeting,
but their .ieers and hootlngs were
drowned by the cheers of his
friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
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MANAGING q RAILROAD.

Senator Stanford manages the Central
Pacific by receiving every day in Wash.
ington telegraph report half column
or more in length from his representa-.
tives in California. Every evening he
sends off q telegram equally minute civ.
ing his directions in detai.-C Chicago
Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

Senator Kenna and Senator.eIect
Faulkner spent several days in
Washington last week, Senator
Kenna being engaged in the pleas
ant task of Introducing Senator
Faulkner to the President and
through the different Departments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

When yon are counting a girl
twenty-seven years old don't get
nervous for fear the old man viii
come down stairs about one or two
o'clock and invite you to breakfast.
He won't bother you.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
JOHN Il. REILLY, Editor.

TINE HERALD has the largest bona
Mde circulation OF amy paper published
fn the eastern end Of this state, and N
sOwn circulation equal TO that OF che
other tw0 papers cOmbined. Printed
aisss always epen 60 tine public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

Further details of the damage
done by the nitro glycerine explo.
sion at Minneapolis, MIMI, place the
losses at $4,000, nine houses being
demolished.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

A five UNDERGROUND turtle has
been caught in the York river.
Ex-Governor William Smith, of
Virginia, died at Warrenton, Va.
He was ninety years OF age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
A heavy rain and hail storm did
much damage at Ashervill, N. c.

Samuel Pasco has been elected ia
the U. S. Senate from Florida, in
place of the absent and ardent
lover. Jones.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
: Peoples Bank Report.

ID EPORT of the condition of the PEOPLES
IL NATIONAL BANK of Martinsburg, at Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, at the close of business
May 18TH 1887.
r ESQ URGES
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

Gen. James u. Selfridge, a hero
Of the civil war, committed suicide
at Philadelphia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

Policeman Arnold, of Alexandria,
was murdered, and two citizens
shot by Washington toughs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

VIENNA, May 19.-Six persons
have been killed and robbed in the
vicinity of Odrau, a small town in
Austrian Silesia, by a man who was
recently released from prison.
Further reports from Mexico show
that many women died from fright
during the earthquakes, and that
wide chasms have been made in the
earth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21

administrators or assigns--Dol-
lars, being 1ONE-THIRD of bond
surrendered under the provisions of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-21
Price 25c. soc, & 81 per bottle.

Sold by all druggists and dealers in
medicines. nvS7
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-06-29
syrup OF FIGS,

Manufactured by the California yia
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lures Own True Laxative. This pleas.
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be had OF A. G. Smith Il Co., at so ceEt 4
or 81. It IN the most pleasant,
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cleanse tbs system; to act on the Liver
Kidneys, AID Bowels gently yet thor.
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kevszs; 70 sure Const1pstion. Indixes
don, snd kindred Us.